Chemical Operator

The Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Our Operations Group in Newport is searching for a Chemical Operator to operate production and testing equipment. This Chemical Operator will be working within our Manufacturing Group on a 12-hour shift. The Operator will report directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
Military veterans are welcomed!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying complexity in accordance w/ operating procedures, including programmable, logic control devices

• Follow specifications, job orders, work instructions, recipes and procedures to produce specific products according to our ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality system

• Perform complex liquid / chemical batch manufacturing, maintaining a familiarity with a variety of production machines

• Ability to work in C1D1 and C1D2 Explosion Proof environments, particularly within the context of hazardous material handling and solvent extraction

• Monitor and control process variables, such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates

• Route product samples for quality control inspection according to procedure

• Complete preventive maintenance on a regular, timely basis. Handle first-line troubleshooting such as equipment malfunctions, computer program issues, setting adjustments; involving appropriate other experts as needed.

• Comply with the Company’s safety and environmental standards:

  • Maintain a clean and organized work area

  • Assure proper disposal of waste materials

  • Contribute actively to safety improvement programs

  • Comply with all Company policies including safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance and proper on the job conduct

• This position is shift work on a 12 hour Dupont Schedule, day-night rotation

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Are you a MATCH?

Required

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

• Minimum of 1 year of Industrial Manufacturing experience

• Proven experience with C1D1 and C1D2 Explosion Proof environments, particularly within the context of hazardous material handling and solvent extraction

• Good written skills, proficient computer skills, and ability to work with MS Office tools are required

• Physical stamina to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects

• Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)

• Flexibility to work in shifts and handle occasional overtime as needed

Preferred

• Good judgment, attention to detail, and manual dexterity are required

• Strong multi-tasking skills

• Deep understanding of chemical processes and equipment

• Solid communication, interpersonal, organizational, numerical, and analytical skills are required

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and attention to detail

• Capability to prioritize time efficiently

Working Conditions

• Lift up to 50 pounds of materials, supplies, tools, fixtures and equipment from floor to elevated positions

• Physical stamina to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects

• Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)

• Flexibility to work in shifts and handle occasional overtime as needed

• Reach and manipulate controls on equipment

• Perform work activities above ground level

• Perform work activities with production chemicals, adhesives and epoxies, using required personal protective equipment

• Operate forklift and other material moving equipment

• Perform job duties at all times of the day within plant operation

• Ability to hear vocal instructions and interactions, signals, alarms and work environment sounds

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.